Irving in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Oda'ä:de'- Sky Dome

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 14, 2026

1. Oda'ä:de'- Sky Dome Marker

Inscription.
The symbol of the Sky Dome represents the Hodinöhso:ni' traditional view of the universe. This symbol is used to represent the separation between an upper Sky World from a lower world, we now call Earth (yoë:jade'). At the top of the dome is a representation of the celestial Tree of Life and Peace.

Today the symbol of the Sky Dome is often replicated on the traditional clothing of the Hodinöhso:ni'.

Erected by Seneca Nation of Indians.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities.

Location. 42° 34.219′ N, 79° 6.079′ W. Marker is in Irving, New York, in Erie County. It is at the intersection of Erie Road (New York State Route 5) and U.S. 20, on the right when traveling north on Erie Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Irving NY 14081, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

specifically in Western New York,

and in the Buffalo Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North

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America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: gëöya'geo:nö' yagö:gweh - Skywoman (here, next to this marker); Hodinöhso:ni' (a few steps from this marker); Onöndowa'ga:' - People of the Great Hill (a few steps from this marker); Everett R. Burmaster (approx. 0.6 miles away); Amos Sottle (approx. 0.6 miles away); American Revolution (approx. 1½ miles away); Farnham Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); Cash Cemetery (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Irving.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 14, 2026

2. Oda'ä:de'- Sky Dome Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.